The first event dedicated to wines from native Sicilian grapes, from 22nd to 24th March 2019

Cefalù becomes the protagonist of the “three days” of this first edition of Vigen wine.

This amazing city will be hosted thirty wineries that produce and promote sicilian wines made by indigenous grapes. A path of knowledge and complete discovery that will be enhanced by natural and architectural landscape beauties.

Vigen will be a stimulating opportunity for wine lovers, for simple lovers, but also for food and wine journalists. An inviting “excuse” to discover or to corroborate the knowledge of the enological beauties of the Sicilian territory through a sensorial and cultural itinerary including tastings, guided tours, conferences, entertainment shows, masterclasses focused on three native grapes (Grillo, Catarratto and Nero d’Avola ) led by the expert sommelier and delegate Ais of Palermo, Luigi Salvo, and a large exhibition of participating companies.

Organized by the association ARCOM (Craftsmen, Traders and Restaurateurs of the city of Cefalù), Vigen will take place at a prestigious site, the former Rectorate of San Domenico, granted for the occasion by the Episcopal Curia of the city.

It is the first time for Sicily for such an event. From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th March, Vigen will debut, a show totally dedicated to the Sicilian native vines and the wines that derive from it.

It is the first time for Sicily for such an event. From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th March, Vigen will debut, a show totally dedicated to the Sicilian native vines and the wines that derive from it.

Program

Friday 22nd March 16.30–22.00 Opening of tasting counters 16.30–21.00 Tasting cocktail with wine by ABI Professional 17.00–20.00 Regional final of the Enogastronomic Trophy “L’Arte del Flambè” by A.M.I.R.A. Cefalu / Madonie 19.00–20.30 Masterclass Grillo, speaker Luigi Salvo (journalist and delegate Ais Palermo) 19.30–20.30 Concert of wind instruments 19.30 Presentation of “The Archaeological City Itinerary” identified and defined by the archaeologist prof. Amedeo Tullio and curated by ArcheoClub d’Italia – Section of Cefalù. Illustration of the Archaeological Cefalù and the last forty years of excavations